The taproom buzzes with hammered wood, busy plates, and the scent of crisped onions drifting between the farm tables and picnic benches outside. On a clear night, strings of lights flicker across the beer garden while laughter carries from the fire pits out back.
What to Expect:
🍻 House-brewed IPAs, sours, pale ales, and inventive seasonal beers
🍔 Smash burgers, wings, fries, Brussels sprouts, burritos, steak plates, and plenty for vegetarians
🌳 Large beer garden with fire pits, picnic tables, and Adirondack chairs
🎶 Local music on the outdoor stage most weekends in warm weather
🫱 Friendly staff, quick service, and dog-friendly patio seating
Important Information:
✔ Walk-in service only; expect waits during peak hours but plenty of space outside
✔ Wheelchair accessible entrances and restrooms; outdoor area has gravel and grass
✔ Kid-friendly before 8 PM; highchairs and kids menu available
✔ Check social for live music and food truck pop-ups; full food menu with gluten-free options
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🍔 Thursday Burger Special: Thursdays mean $20 for any beer and a smashburger with fries—popular with locals after 5:00 PM.
🎸 Live Music Weekends: The beer garden stage comes alive with regional acts most Saturdays through fall—arrive early for a picnic table.
🔥 Fire Pit Evenings: Bring an extra layer for outdoor seating after sundown; fire wood piles up fast on chilly nights.
🍻 New Beer Drops: Look for small-batch releases and the rotating sour on Fridays—follow their Instagram for tap updates.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Regulars praise Rough Cut’s easygoing staff, quick turnaround on hearty plates, and a beer list that balances hop-forward IPAs with more approachable sours and lagers. The hand-cut fries, Oklahoma burgers, and Brussels sprouts are local favorites, and families mention the thoughtful kids’ menu. Most find the beer garden and fire pits a highlight, especially after a day at Minnewaska. Guests note occasional long waits on busy weekends and the odd hiccup with food consistency, but overall feedback is strongly positive on both beer quality and the friendly, down-to-earth service.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
Reservation Policy
Walk-ins only; no reservations. Everyone welcome; dogs on the patio, kids until 8 PM, 21+ after 9 PM inside.
